Olgoonik

Position Description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client’s mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Vetting Technical Support Specialist

Overview:

The Vetting Technical Support Specialist position will be overseas, located in Kabul.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and service all biometric and peripheral equipment required to enroll, process, and vet personnel (the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System and associated peripherals, other mobile biometric collection systems, etc.), to include planning, operation, optimization, security administration, maintenance, and network management.
• Responsible for working with post IRM personnel to identify and resolve network connectivity issues, conduct software and hardware upgrades, and performance of general maintenance of laptops, peripherals, and mobile biometric equipment.
• Input and submit (on a daily basis) RSO-designated investigative checks (i.e., Name Checks and Interagency Checks) and provide results to Identity Intelligence Analysts for review.
• Perform document and media exploitation and train other vetting personnel on the use of document and media exploitation equipment.
• Assist in the management and procurement of consumables associated with the Department’s biometric enrollment devices.
• Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to provide vetting technical support to the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.
• Design, develop, prepare, and conduct training based on established course materials for biometric systems including mobile biometric equipment.
• Perform biometric enrollments using the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System on local nationals seeking employment at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
• Provide theater-wide training on the Department’s biometric enrollment devices to Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNIs) within the Embassy’s Regional Security Office (RSO).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of four years of experience maintaining U.S. Government biometric enrollment systems in the field overseas (including mobile biometric systems).
• Experience identifying and resolving network connectivity issues, and conducting software upgrades, hardware upgrades, and general maintenance of laptop computers and mobile biometric systems.
• Must have experience with CELLEX collection and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to develop and conduct training on biometric enrollment systems including mobile biometric enrolment systems.
• Must be able to independently conduct CELLEX uploads, exploitations, and interpretation of results using either the SOFEX platform or other classified exploitation systems.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.
• Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Security Clearance:

TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Access Required

• Must have a current US Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access
• Must have a current US Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (less than 4-1/2 years old) or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Single Scope Background Investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands that will be required inside the work place and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc. The Government reserves the right to require contractor staff travelling overseas to be screened by a physician prior to departure. The overseas screening may certify only that the contractor is fit to travel. Travel to areas with minimal medical support may require a detailed physical examination of the contractor to determine in adequate medical support is available to manage illness or serious medical emergency arising from preexisting conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

Travel:

Perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

Work Environment:

This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated high threat countries.

Additional Details:

• Subsidiary: Olgoonik Innovations, LLC
• FLSA: Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2013963

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.